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Reasons To
Visit New Zealand

  • Food & wine

    This small nation has established a name for fabulous wineries, many internationally acclaimed. Whilst most will point connoisseurs to the Marlborough region for the finest vintages, Hawkes Bay and Martinborough should not be ignored. A trip here would not be complete without trying the local 'fush 'n' chups' or traditional Maori fare either.

    Food & wine

  • Landscapes

    For a small country, New Zealand incorporates landscapes as diverse as they come. Mountains, volcanoes, beaches, lakes, fiords, valleys and caves - to the everyday traveller these remarkable sights are other-worldly. Both the North and South islands share many common features, but are also wonderfully contrasting.

    Landscapes

  • Light adventure

    It's not necessary to throw yourself off a suspended platform in order to fully experience New Zealand. Alternative options include air safaris over White Island, heli-hiking the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers and wilderness cruises in Milford and Doubful Sounds.

    Light adventure

  • Maori culture

    New Zealanders are proud of their Maori roots. Maori song, dance and mythology are prevalent, towns are adorned with carvings and rooms are dressed in flax weavings. Most physical locations also have Maori names with literal translations such as Waimakariri River (Cold water river).

    Maori culture

  • Outdoors & coastal living

    The 'outdoors' perception of New Zealanders is not something consciously cultivated; with such a plentitude of mountains, beaches, fiords lakes and forests on their doorstep it is simply a way of life.

    Outdoors & coastal living

  • Self-drive

    New Zealand has wonderful roads - scenic, safe and, especially on the South Island, largely empty. They even drive on the left and some of the most scenic routes are waymarked. There are car hire stations at all of New Zealand's airports.

    Self-drive

  • Walking & trekking

    There are so many excellent hikes - or 'tramps' as the locals call them - in New Zealand that it is sometimes difficult to know which one to select. We feature several of the country's 'great walks' which can easily be incorportated into any itinerary.

    Walking & trekking

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Excursions in New Zealand: Great Sights Overnight Bay of Islands Cruise

The Great Sights Overnight Bay of Islands Cruise departs from the small port town of Opua and each cruise takes you to some of the Bay of Islands' most spectacular landmarks.

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Great Sights Overnight Bay of Islands Cruise

  • Cruises, Sailing & Water

The Great Sights Overnight Bay of Islands Cruise treats you to a truly unique experience on the bay.

Departing from the small port town of Opua, each cruise takes you to some of the Bay of Islands' most spectacular landmarks, featuring a full commentary on the history, environment and wildlife along the way.

With some of the warmest waters in New Zealand, the Bay of Islands is home to an abundance of marine life including dolphins, whales, seals and penguins, and as the vessel is small you may be lucky enough to get up close to these beautiful creatures.

The small ship is spread over two decks and has thirty identical queen staterooms. All rooms have en suite facilities and all benefit from sea views so you can watch the sunrise over the water from the privacy of your cabin.

When the ship anchors at sea the onboard tenders will take you to and from nearby islands to enjoy snorkelling, swimming and kayaking, and the crew will entertain you with many legends and stories unique to this area.

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A New Zealand cruise offers the opportunity to explore some of the country's diverse and dramatic scenery, such as Milford and Doubtful Sound and the Bay of Islands, at a relaxed and enjoyable pace.

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